SUSScribe No. 39 | Sept 2017 | Page 6

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK A Call to Chip in On 11 July 2017, our University was officially granted the status of an autonomous university, bringing us into the realm of other Singapore AUs, viz., NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SIT. Although we have a new name, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), we are not exactly a new kid on the block. The University’s vision and mission have not changed. We still strive to be the University of Choice for Lifelong Learning, and to provide lifelong education, equipping learners to serve society. As our alumni, you are one of our key pillars and we welcome you to continue to partner us in the fulfilment of our mission. Our more recent cohorts of alumni may be more familiar with the reference to the 3H’s: Head, Heart and Habit, the corner stone of our education philosophy. Everything we do, from our teaching methods to our programme structure, is designed to train graduates who are professionally competent and job-ready, with strong applied skills and knowledge (Head), are socially conscious with the desire to make positive changes in society (Heart), and are self- directed learners with strong work ethics and values (Habit). There are many ways that our alumni can remain an active part of the University. Let me share some ways where you can chip in! Read more Evelyn Chong Director Office of Student and Alumni Relations ALUMNI HAPPENINGS Skill Up For The Future Rate this article after reading! Writer: Lim Qiu Ping “Disruption is in the air and it’s a very serious thing,” said Associate Professor Philip Cheang from the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) at SUSS. Read more 6